VET TEACHER TRAINING SUMMARY – 2010
BUSINESS SERVICES
Requirements to enter the program
The minimum requirement for a teacher to enter the program is a teaching qualification with a major in one or more
of the following subject specialisations:
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Business Studies
Economics
Commerce
familiarity with and understanding of computer keyboard functions.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training.
Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment, facilitating
workplace learning.
Industry specific training
On completion of the industry specific training teachers will be issued with a Certificate II in Business
BSB20107. Refer to the following page for the list of units that teachers will be eligible to deliver and
assess.
Skills development
Teachers are provided with guidelines for placement during the orientation program. The placement
focuses on the following units in a business workplace context; communicate in the workplace;
participate in workplace safety procedures; work effectively in a business environment; handle mail; use
business technology; prepare and process financial/business documents; provide information to clients
and maintain business resources.
Certificate IV Training and Assessment TAA40104
DURATION
2 days
Flexible
2 days
Flexible
CONSTRUCTION
Requirements to enter the program
The minimum requirement for a teacher to enter the program is a teaching qualification with a major in the following:
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Industrial Arts.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training with a major (six semester units) in practical wood work or
construction
Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
Teachers from other Key Learning areas (KLAs) with relevant industry experience and/or qualifications may seek entry
to the VET Construction training program through the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment, facilitating
workplace learning, RTO compliance
Training and qualification to deliver OHS General Induction Training for Construction Work
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA 40104) Flexible delivery
Industry specific training
The industry specific training covers relevant units of competency from the industry curriculum
framework
DURATION
2 days
1 day
Flexible
5 days
ENTERTAINMENT
Requirements to enter the program
Eligibility to enter the training program will be based on recognition of teachers’ existing skills and experience in the
Entertainment industry or equivalent. As a result, courses within this framework may require joint delivery within or
across schools.
Approved training program - Entertainment
The approved training program is designed to address any skills gaps identified through the recognition process. Only
teachers who have achieved significant recognition will be eligible for entry into the training program.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
All teachers are required to complete an orientation program. Curriculum framework/syllabus
orientation, competency based teaching and assessment, facilitating workplace learning.
Industry Specific Training
The Bridging course and Certificate III program at NIDA
Senior First Aid
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
9 days
1 day plus online
pre-training
Flexible
Teachers who complete and the full Cert III program at NIDA will be awarded the units listed below. In effect without
further recognition by additional qualifications or by RPL teachers are able to deliver and assess ONLY units from this
list:
HOSPITALITY commercial cookery stream & food and beverage stream
Requirements to enter the program
The minimum requirement for a teacher to enter the program is a teaching qualification with a major in one or more
of the following:
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Qualification to teach Home Science or Home Economics
A degree with a major (ie three years of degree level study) in Food Technology
Certificate II or higher level qualification in Hospitality/Cookery.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training including 6 semester units related to Food/Cooking.
Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM – Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment,
facilitating workplace learning.
Industry specific training for Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) SIT20307
Skills Development
Teachers are provided with guidelines for placement during the orientation program.
Assessment
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
5 day integrated
training program at
TAFE
Up to 6 days
1 day
Flexible
Prerequisite training for this course is Commercial Cookery
Optional Additional Strand – Food & Beverage
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM – Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
Industry specific training
Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20207)
Industry placement and assessment (Food and Beverage)
DURATION
4 day integrated
training program at
TAFE
Up to 6 days
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Requirements to enter the program
The minimum requirement for a teacher to enter the program is a teaching qualification with one or more of the
following:
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System/sector accreditation (through pre-service teacher training or 3 years current experience) to teach
Stage 6 Board-developed courses in Computing
An Information Technology qualification at AQFII or higher (a Computing in Education qualification alone is
not sufficient to meet the benchmark)
Testamur of pre-service teaching training.
Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment,
facilitating workplace learning.
Assessment
Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105)
Industry placement
Industry placement focuses on the IT industry environment. Teachers are provided with
guidelines for placement during the orientation program.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
3 day workshop
plus distance
1 day
Flexible
METAL AND ENGINEERING
Requirements to enter the program
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A teaching qualification with a major in Metal in: Industrial Arts.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training with a major in metal/engineering (six semester units) in practical
metal, metal working and/or related fields (welding, machining, fabrication etc).
o Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment,
facilitating workplace learning.
Industry specific training
Industry placement
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
5 days
2 days
Flexible
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Requirements to enter the program
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A teaching qualification in: Agricultural Science.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training.
o Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
Approved training program – Primary Industries (Agriculture and Rural Operations)
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Curriculum framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and assessment,
facilitating workplace learning.
First Aid Training Program
Industry specific training
Part 1:
Farm Chemical training (level 3)
Farm Tractor Safety Instructor training
Part 2:
Integrated on-farm program including crop, livestock & fencing activities.
Assessment is integrated into training.
Production Horticulture
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
1 day plus online
pre-training
2 days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Flexible
RETAIL SERVICES
Requirements to enter the program
A teaching qualification with a major in one or more of the following subject specialisations:
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Business Studies
Economics
Commerce.
Testamur of pre-service teaching training.
Qualifications are to be credentialed by a third party.
APPROVED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
Orientation
Industry Curriculum Framework/syllabus orientation, competency based teaching and
assessment, facilitating workplace learning.
Industry specific training
Training covers contemporary retail practices, marketing and advertising, legal and financial
controls, merchandising, buying, point of sale, security and inventory management. An industry
site visit is included.
Skills Development
The industry placement is integral to the training program. Teachers are required to complete
two placements, one of 4 days duration and one of 5 days. One placement should be in a small
retailer and the other in a large retailer. It is preferable that one placement be completed prior to
industry specific training.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104)
DURATION
2 days
5 days
9 days
Flexible
GENERAL
Qualifications and industry experience
Teachers who have recent and relevant qualifications or experience may seek entry to, or exemption from, some
components of training or may claim eligibility to teach additional units of competency. All teachers are required to
complete an orientation program.
Teachers who are accepted into the training program can seek exemptions from any or all of the components of the
training program via the Non Standard Exemption Form. Teachers may then also seek formal RPL from the RTO
providing the Industry specific training. Applications must be supported by primary documented evidence of recent
and relevant experience and/or qualifications, mapped against the competencies to be delivered in schools.
Deliver units not listed
Teachers wishing to deliver any units of competency from the specialisation study that are not listed above must:
1. Have achieved the unit(s) of competency and hold a transcript for the unit(s) of competency or equivalence
2. Discuss the delivery of the unit(s) of competency with their diocesan vocational education adviser prior to
delivery
3. If delivery is supported by the RTO, provide a copy of the transcript for the unit(s) of competency to their school
sector to obtain additional accreditation and approval to deliver the requested unit(s) of competency
Credentials are required to be verified by a third party. It is considered a conflict of interest by the QRRRC for an RTO
to credential qualifications to their own teachers.
Non-standard Entry or Exemption
Allows a person’s formal and informal learning and work experience be assessed against specific criteria or
requirements.
When applying for non-standard entry/ exemption teachers need to provide appropriate evidence (qualifications,
skills and/or experience) to meet the specific requirements for the nominated syllabus/course and teacher
training program.
D. What is considered “appropriate” evidence?
Authentic: Relate to your skills and knowledge. To ensure authenticity, your evidence may need to be
certified or verified by a Principal, work supervisor or other relevant “reliable person”.
Current:
Evidence must be recent and describe what you can currently do.
Relevant: Evidence must be clearly related to the course and teacher training requirements for the
specific industry framework.
Sufficient: You must present sufficient evidence. If the committee is unable to make a decision based
on the evidence provided, it may request further evidence to support your application.
Practical: Evidence needs to be paper-based. If you wish to submit evidence of a project you have
completed, you should submit clear photographs that have been certified by an appropriate
and reliable person and/or written descriptions of your contribution to the project (also certified
by a third party).
Forms of evidence include:
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Academic transcripts
Copies of certificates and other statements gained by completing training programs
References or testimonials (preferably on letterhead) from colleagues
Written descriptions of work-based experience, verified by a third party
Clear photographs, reports or written descriptions of projects verified by project manager
etc.
Extracts from performance review documents (no confidential details included)
Projects or assignments completed as part of a formal education process.
Your supporting evidence will assist the ICF Qualifications Recognition and Resource Requirements
Committee (QRRRC) to determine whether your skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements.